Cuba Pressure, Abrego Garcia Charges, Cooling Costs
The U.S. has increased pressure on Cuba amid ongoing tensions. A federal judge in Tennessee has dismissed charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, impacting legal proceedings. As warmer weather approaches, electricity costs are expected to rise, leading to higher utility bills for consumers.
- ▪The U.S. government is intensifying its stance against Cuba.
- ▪Kilmar Abrego Garcia had criminal charges dismissed by a federal judge in Tennessee.
- ▪Rising electricity costs are anticipated as the weather warms up.
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Up First from NPR Up First from NPR LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Cuba Pressure, Abrego Garcia Charges, Cooling Costs May 23, 20269:58 AM ET Cuba Pressure, Abrego Garcia Charges, Cooling Costs Listen · 14:53 14:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5831250/nx-s1-mx-5831250-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Washington ratcheted up the pressure on Havana this week. A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Electricity costs are rising as the U.S. enters warmer weather, likely meaning higher utility bills for consumers. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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